Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… Swedish Kings and Queens were crowned in Uppsala Cathedral until 1719.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Jobbsprånget Internship Programme
July–August mark an important time of year for us – the time we accept applicants to complete an internship at the Hub through the Jobbsprånget programme!
Jobbsprånget is Sweden's largest internship programme for foreign-born academics. Since 2016, they have matched over 6,000 foreign-born academics with more than 700 employers – the majority move on to employment afterward.
On 16 July, Jobbsrånget open the portal for applicants to explore internship opportunties in the Swedish labor market.
At Uppsala International Hub, we offer several positions in our events and communications team. So, if you are interested in working with us, make sure to create a profile and explore our opportunities. Make sure to check out eligibility requirements before applying.
This programme is highly recommended for all international jobseekers!
Jubilation under the Cathedral Arches
Time: 18:00–19:30
Location: Uppsala Cathedral
The concert producer MidAmerica returns to Uppsala Cathedral in the summer of 2026, bringing together the Stockholm Concert Orchestra, three international choirs, and four acclaimed soloists for an unforgettable musical experience.
This year’s concert is a powerful celebration of choral music. The program features Antonio Vivaldi’s "Magnificat", Ola Gjeilo’s beautifully resonant "Dreamweaver", and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved "Coronation Mass". Audiences will also enjoy Georg Friedrich Händel’s majestic "Zadok the Priest" and Joseph Haydn’s jubilant "Te Deum".
See you beneath the soaring arches of Uppsala Cathedral for an evening of grandeur, harmony, and musical brilliance. The event is free to attend after registration.
Activities at Heby Arena
Looking for the perfect summer activity? Gather your friends or bring the family to Heby Arena for an afternoon filled with movement and joy. We load up with a really fun pentathlon, archery, lots of ball sports and other fun that suits just about everyone.
The best part? There is no age limit, so whether you want to challenge yourself or just have fun with others, you are warmly welcome.